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Young cat kneads older cat

Should a new cat be the same or the opposite sex to the resident cat?

PoC avatarPosted on October 20, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 20, 2021

Should a new cat be the same or the opposite sex to the resident cat? To put it another way, when adopting a second cat, is it better to get one of the same sex, or the opposite sex, of … continue reading…

Posted in cat relationships in multi-cat house | Tagged cat adoption, cat friends, cat friendships, integration, introducing a new cat | Leave a reply
Picture of young cat with large elderly dog whose separation anxiety was cured by this cute and confident cat

Picture of a young cat with a large elderly dog whose separation anxiety was cured by this confident cat

PoC avatarPosted on March 1, 2021 by Michael BroadMarch 1, 2021

The backstory to this picture of a young cat lying next to an elderly dog who suffered from separation anxiety is a good one. Perhaps there was quite a lot of luck involved but the lesson is that sometimes a … continue reading…

Posted in separation anxiety | Tagged cat friends, cats and dogs, interspecies friendships, separation anxiety | 2 Replies
Domestic cats desire to touch us for comfort, friendship and to give affection

Do cats get emotionally attached to their owners like dogs?

PoC avatarPosted on July 21, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 21, 2020

I don’t want to upset the person who asked the question but am I the only person who thinks that it is a silly question? It is a question which should not be asked. There would have been no domestication … continue reading…

Posted in affection | Tagged cat affection, cat emotions, cat feelings, cat friends, cat friendships, cat owner, human to cat relationship, interspecies friendships | Leave a reply
Do cats understand human emotions?

Why do cats follow you?

PoC avatarPosted on June 25, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 25, 2020

In general domestic cats follow their owner for the same reason they follow each other: friendship. People ask why their cat follows them to the bathroom, toilet or when they go outside. This is one of those instances when the … continue reading…

Posted in Human to cat relationship | Tagged cat friends, cat friendships, friendship between cats | 2 Replies
The Michelangelo technique for humans greeting cats

The Michelangelo technique for humans greeting cats

PoC avatarPosted on June 23, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 23, 2020

The Michelangelo technique for humans greeting cats is Jackson Galaxy’s. I’d rather use his inimitable words than mine as I don’t want to in any way misdescribe it. As the cat approaches, I will allow my hand to relax, palm … continue reading…

Posted in greeting behavior | Tagged cat behavior, cat friends, cat greeting behavior, greeting behavior, jackson galaxy, nose touching | 2 Replies
Love Actually. Two Cats.

Are cats attracted to beautiful cats?

PoC avatarPosted on September 20, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 20, 2019

It is a thought: domestic cats like humans are attracted to beauty. Can this be true? When people adopt a cat they often select on the attractiveness of the cat. Appearance is the first consideration for humans. Then comes behaviour … continue reading…

Posted in affection | Tagged Cat Appearance, cat friends, cat friendships | Leave a reply
Cat friends

What are the signs of feline friendship?

PoC avatarPosted on July 3, 2019 by Michael BroadJuly 3, 2019

What are the signs of feline friendship? The signs of feline friendship should be quite obvious but they are worth specifying as you might be unsure. They are listed below: They spend time together and like being near each other. … continue reading…

Posted in friends | Tagged cat friends, cat friendships, friendship between cats
Loyal cat

Why Are Dogs Loyal But Cats Aren’t?

PoC avatarPosted on March 17, 2019 by Michael BroadMarch 17, 2019

The question is unfair and you could argue it is erroneous. It implies that dogs are better companions simply because they are pack animals. Dogs belong to a pack which is similar to humans. For a human the family is … continue reading…

Posted in loyalty | Tagged cat behavior, cat character, cat friends, feline loyalty | 4 Replies
Why do cats sniff each others noses?

Why do cats sniff each other’s noses?

PoC avatarPosted on April 6, 2018 by Michael BroadApril 18, 2020

Cats don’t sniff each other’s noses as a greeting; they touch or near-touch instead. It is the same as the human handshake. It is a friendly gesture which enhances the relationship between cats or cat and other species of animal including humans.

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Posted in friends | Tagged cat friends, cat friendships, cat greeting behavior, nose touching | 2 Replies
Cats looking out of a window

Photo of cat buddies looking out of a window

PoC avatarPosted on November 15, 2016 by Michael BroadNovember 15, 2016

This is a particularly nice photograph of a couple of cats (who are clearly good friends) doing what cat’s do a lot of. Humans also do it from time to time particularly when the weather is inclement. For indoor cats … continue reading…

Posted in Pictures of Cats | Tagged cat friends, cat photography, pictures of cats | 5 Replies
Woman returns to adopt 16-year-old Max (1)

Woman who adopted 11-year-old cat returns to shelter to adopt his 16-year-old friend

PoC avatarPosted on December 28, 2015 by Elisa Black-TaylorDecember 28, 2015

This is the happy ending story of two bonded cats who ended up at a Maryland animal shelter, where one was adopted and the other left behind. Thanks to a kind-hearted woman whose conscience prevailed, the best buddies are reunited … continue reading…

Posted in Animal Rescue | Tagged adopting a cat, adoption, cat friends, cat friendships, Cat News, cat rescue | 3 Replies

How do cats make friends with other cats?

PoC avatarPosted on September 3, 2014 by Michael BroadSeptember 3, 2014

Domestic and feral cats are not automatically asocial (hostile to other cats) so within a colony of cats they may form close relationships and when cats become friends they show a range of friendly behaviors towards each other including touching … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Behavior, friends | Tagged cat friends, cat friendships | 5 Replies
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